Bardhan puts together estimates of a large number of demographic, agricultural, technological, economic and institutional variables useful for analysis of variations, across NSS (National Sample Surveys) regions, in the early 1970s. The data have been employed to do a statistical analysis of the...

Based on field investigation in 40 firms, the study outlines the nature of innovative activity in Indian manufacturing industry. The data demonstrate the innovative spirit prevailing in many firms. They respond to competition through technical innovation. (DÜI-Sen)